EKO PELANCONGAN TOMODU PARADISE was opened on 1 May 2018, offering a riverine activities and lodging experience for visitors. The development of the touristic site was a blessing in disguise as long ago it was a dumping ground by the shameless communities. Tonnes of rubbish could be seen dumped behind the century trees as the…
Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew is leading a delegation from her Ministry (KePKAS) and the Sabah Tourism Board (STB) on a four-day business trip to China to promote Sabah in Guangzhou and Shanghai. She is accompanied by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Josie Lai Mei Sing. Liew met with the Managing Director of…
Sabah will host Malaysia’s first Kongsi Raya Carnival from Feb 6 to 8, 2026, with organisers attempting to create an ASEAN record by producing a 1,500 metres long muhibbah yee sang at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC). The event is expected to draw strong public participation, particularly during the muhibbah yee sang event on…
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture (Motac) in collaboration with the state’s stakeholders held a special meeting to address accidents involving tourists in Sabah. This was following over 13 cases have been reported, includes the capsizing of a boat in Timba-Timba Island and a drowning incident involving foreign tourists in Kudat in July, recently….
The Sabah Forestry Department has officially measured Mount Sinsing in Tambunan, confirming it as the third tallest mountain in Malaysia at 2,586 meters above mean sea level (m.s.l.). The mountain gained attention in 2018 when it was highlighted as the third tallest in Malaysia and Borneo, surpassing Mount Tambuyukon. To obtain a more accurate height…
SEMPORNA: May 8, 2026 Semporna needs comprehensive planning to transform it into a premier tourism hub within the blue economy sector, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. Hajiji said the district is unique as it is home to world-renowned tourist destinations, particularly Sipadan Island, as well as other islands that continue to attract visitors….
Sabah welcomes Shanghai Airlines on July 2, as the second China-based airline to resume direct flights into Kota Kinabalu, enhancing air connectivity and the tourism industry. Assistant Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, greeted the inaugural flight’s 159 passengers, emphasizing the importance of this development for the tourism sector. The collaboration between Sabah…
Sharjah, UAE; Dec13: Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator, has resumed its direct flights between Kuala Lumpur and Sharjah. The direct flights will connect Kuala Lumpur International Airport with Sharjah International Airport with a frequency of three weekly flights starting from March 20, 2023 which will…
KOTA KINABALU: The Hong Kong International Musician Association expressed keenness to hold a music symposium in Sabah. Its chief executive officer Jye Lee mulled the idea to hold a Sabah Borneo International Music Festival that features competitions, forums and masterclasses, among others. Jye told this to Assistant Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai…